Definitions

1. verb

to leave unpunished or unrebuked

“The judge chose to impune the defendant, citing mitigating circumstances.”

2. verb

to overlook or disregard (a fault or offense)

“The teacher decided to impune the student’s mistake, not wanting to embarrass them.”

3. noun

an act of overlooking or disregarding (a fault or offense)

“The principal’s decision to impune the student’s mistake was widely criticized.”